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Herd immunity is a way to protect a whole group of people from a virus or disease. Often this is done by vaccinating a large percentage of the population. Herd immunity is a way to protect those at increased risk from a disease, such as the Elderly, children, or those who are immunocompromised. It also protects those who can’t get...READ MORE

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. All of the COVID-19 vaccines offered in the US have gone through all the normal testing that other vaccines go through, just at a faster pace. They were developed using well-established scientific methods and meet the FDA’s rigorous safety, effectiveness, and quality standards. They were tested by tens of thousands of people consenting to...READ MORE

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for children older than 6 months. They are especially helpful in preventing hospitalization and serious illness from COVID-19. Although there are some risks associated with vaccination, the risks of serious complications are far higher for unvaccinated people who get COVID-19 than for any risks associated with vaccination. Children can also act as carriers of the...READ MORE

More than 13 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered since December 2020, with very few serious side effects reported. Although severe reactions to a COVID-19 vaccine are rare, mild side effects are common. Many people experience pain and discomfort at the injection side, such as a sore arm, redness, or swelling. Less commonly, people experience tiredness, headache, muscle...READ MORE